Avenger 360-Degree Infrared Tank Top Propane Heater - 42,000 BTU - Model# FBDTP360

This little guy is wonderful. I have a 400sq.ft. workshop with 14' ceilings and it is doing a great job of warming it up in a 28 degree Houston cold front (yep, I said Houston). And it was on sale so even better. Just for some real data: my workshop temperature started at 52 degrees and in 30 minutes (on the low setting mind you) it warmed it up to 61 degrees. I had my BBQ grill temperature probe providing the data while I was nice and comfy in my kitchen. Don't worry, I checked on it every 10 minutes or so just in case so I didn't burn anything down. Also to note - I had it on low the entire time (4 hours) and I use a 20%23 propane tank. The gauge pointer (these are notoriously inaccurate so take this for what it's worth) went from the "U-L" to where it is shown in the picture at "L-L". Again, the best way to determine propane usage is weigh before and after usage but I really don't care because I buy my own tanks and get them filled down the street (I don't trust the ones in a storefront cage - sorry Walmart - but they are convenient if you don't have something else available). I thought about getting the unidirectional version but this omnidirectional heater definitely does the trick. I have friends that have the uni version and they like it but everyone has to pile in front of it for a bit until the whole space is heated. Not so for this unit. I put it in the center of my workshop and there are no "cold spots". It has what looks like a spot on top of the heat guard (cage) that you could rest a small pot for boiling water or making some chili if you are so inclined. That was not the intent of why I bought it. All in all a great piece of equipment that does just fine with my small space (don't forget to crack a window for ventilation). My only gripe, and it's not much of a gripe, would be it does not have an igniter so you have to find a lighter or matches. I would consider paying a few more dollars for an integrated igniter (maybe I'll add one) but still not a show stopper. Bottom line - go get one and stay warm in your workshop or small space and make sure to use it safely (and if you must make some hot tea, it has a spot for you).